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Afray

Definitions:

Verb (transitive)

To cause fear or alarm, usually by sudden, unexpected events.

Noun

A state of fear or alarm.

Adjective

Describing something that is filled with fear or alarm.

Examples:

Verb:

His loud scream afrayed the birds, causing them to scatter in all directions.

The sound of gunshots afrayed the peaceful town, sending its residents into a panic.

Noun:

She was in complete afray when she heard the news of the accident.

The sudden storm threw the picnic into afray, forcing everyone to seek shelter.

Adjective:

The afray children huddled together, frightened by the approaching thunderstorm.

The afray look on his face revealed the terror he had experienced.

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